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chinquapin oak

 

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Noun chinquapin oak has 1 sense
  1. chinquapin oak, chinkapin oak, yellow chestnut oak, Quercus muehlenbergii - medium-sized deciduous tree of the eastern United States that yields a strong durable wood
    --1 is a kind of chestnut oak

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Chinquapin Oak

Definition: Chinquapin oak is a small to medium-sized tree native to North America and known for its distinctive bark and edible acorns.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: A species of oak tree with the scientific name Quercus muehlenbergii, typically found in the central and eastern parts of the United States.

Example: The chinquapin oak provides excellent shade in our backyard during hot summer days.

Sense 2: The wood of the chinquapin oak, known for its durability and resilience, commonly used in woodworking.

Example: The craftsman carved a beautiful sculpture out of chinquapin oak.

Sense 3: The acorns produced by the chinquapin oak, a food source for various wildlife, including deer, squirrels, and birds.

Example: The hiker collected chinquapin oak acorns to study the local fauna's feeding habits.

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